Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Research Integrity (ORI) made a notable announcement, one that many academic institutions, legal professionals, and observers within the research community had long anticipated. It has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to revise its nearly two-decade-old Public Health Service (PHS)…
The Department of Education recently initiated new rules aimed at bolstering transparency for programs such as those offered by law schools. The move, which intends to provide clearer insights into how much a Juris Doctor (JD) program will cost prospective students, is seen as a significant advantage. Especially for those wrestling with the decision of…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a preexisting mental health and substance use disorder crisis among children and young adults in the United States, gripping the most vulnerable in society. Particularly fraught with difficulty are those young individuals “boarding” in emergency departments for extended periods, frequently cycling in and out of psychiatric hospitals, contemplating and…
The Biden administration has recently taken steps to revitalize student loan programs, drop some of the student debt burden and bolster diversity and opportunity in higher education, consequently affecting millions of student loan borrowers across the United States. Around $127 billion of student debt, impacting 3.6 million borrowers, has been forgiven in an endeavour to…
In a recent significant development in the U.S. legal landscape, the Supreme Court ruled against race-based admissions in colleges and universities. The ruling, known as the Harvard decision, proposes far-reaching implications beyond the education sector, particularly affecting the financial institutions and their lending practices. According to Alston & Bird, this ruling could potentially alter how…
Deciding on which law school to attend is a crucial process and involves the careful evaluation of multiple factors. Among these, the return on investment is becoming increasingly important given the steep tuition costs and the competitive legal job market. An essential factor to consider in this equation is the evaluation of law schools that…
In recent years, the world of eDiscovery has been continually evolving, spurred by technology advancement and shifts in legal practice. Especially in the area of litigation, where professionals must stay abreast of the most recent case law developments, eDiscovery has seen a series of notable changes and emerging trends. As we move into the latter…
On October 7, 2023, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposed bill SB 403, which aimed to ban discrimination based on caste under a number of measures including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, and California Education Code. This move has inevitably sparked discussion among legal professionals and corporations in…
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is a crucial part of a lawyer’s ongoing professional development. The legal landscape is evolving, with modern technology leading the charge. To educate legal professionals on these changes, a 1-hour CLE program titled “Lawyers & Modern Technology” will be held October 26 in Charleston, South Carolina. This event presents the perfect…
Retirement and education savings are both substantial financial obligations, and often, families find themselves in a complex juggling act managing both. A significant piece of legislation has made the task somewhat less daunting. The recent changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act present an opportunity for dual-purpose saving that will begin in 2024. Under the updated…
A recent report by JDSupra, the notable news source for legal professionals, has highlighted the growing influence of state Attorney Generals and federal regulators in shaping the dynamic US legal landscape. This alert examines multiple key areas where their decisions are having significant impacts across the United States.JDSupra report can be found here The report…
New York Republican Representative George Santos, who is already battling criminal and ethics charges associated with his 2022 campaign, has recently declared that he will not resign and will continue to run for reelection. This statement comes following the filing of 10 new charges against Santos by federal prosecutors on Tuesday. Santos, who is 35…
The legal community may recall that Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster both faced lawsuits in August. This was prompted by Edward Blum’s group, the American Alliance for Equal Rights, which has recently dropped its suits against both firms. The surprising turn of events came after Perkins Coie expanded its diversity fellowship program to include all…
With the digital realm often mirroring physical brick-and-mortar operations, businesses must not overlook the significant ramifications of data breaches. Earning both public scrutiny and regulatory attention, a data breach experienced by one of the world’s dominating retailers only underscores this precarious reality. Recently, Walmart, Inc. registered a notice of a data breach with the U.S….
In an unfortunate turn of events, Edmonds School District recently declared a significant data breach affecting over 91,000 individuals. On October 6, 2023, the school district reported a nefarious leakage to the Attorney General of Maine following the discovery that an unauthorized user had infiltrated the district’s computer system for approximately two weeks Console and…
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling that put the kibosh on affirmative action efforts in higher education, a number of prominent law schools, including Yale and Harvard, have opted to no longer accept “diversity statements” as a component of their admissions processes. While this change marks a significant shift in how…
An alarming new study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that older adults, including those who are not cognitively impaired, are falling prey to “Government Impersonation” scams at staggering rates that surpass previous estimates. This research was carried out by the Rush University Medical Center and FINRA’s Investor Education Foundation, marking the first attempt…
As the drive for digital transformation continues to shape industries across the globe, no sector has proven immune, including education. But transgressions in data security are drawing the eager eyes of regulators, particularly in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, has recently announced two agreements concerning data breaches with entities that operate within…
The Global Business Ethics Survey (GBES) offers a trove of significant insights into the ethics and compliance landscape in corporate workplaces. This in-depth survey carried out by the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) casts light on the perceptions, experiences, and challenges that underpin ethical conduct from the employees’ viewpoint. The subsequent part of the survey,…
In a digital age where recruiters skim resumes in mere seconds, conveying your unique value quickly is a considerable challenge. As successful legal professionals, you may wonder why the well-established brand names in your work history aren’t enough to have recruiters clamoring to connect with you. The truth lies not in the details of your…
Legal technology often doesn’t receive due recognition for its role in revamping the delivery of legal services. While popular and profitable tech products usually enjoy the spotlight, innovations focused on narrowing the access to justice gap are often overlooked. Adequate recognition of these initiatives can significantly ensure their accessibility to the appropriate audience. The American…
Last week, Law.com’s General Counsel Conference East was held in Brooklyn, New York, a unique platform that provided an avenue to discuss a broad legal landscape from a bird’s eye perspective. As part of the proceedings, the Legal Speak podcast conducted interviews with attendees and industry professionals to shed light on the motivations and key…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has expressed its concern and detailed its actions regarding medical debt collection. Seth Frotman, the CFPB’s General Counsel and a senior advisor to Director Chopra, made these remarks at the New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund’s Financial Justice Summit on October 4th. The remarks highlighted the work and mission…
In a crucial move towards reinforcing the privacy of student data, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) gave his assent to the Student Data Privacy Act (the “Act”), designated as H.F. No. 2353, on May 22, 2022. This newly minted law amends the existing regulations stipulated under Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act. The Act was set…
The legal proceedings revolving around the case of Saifullah Khan has been a complex and tangled web, illustrating the complex mechanisms of parallel processes in Title IX. Khan was accused in 2015 of sexually assaulting a fellow Yale student during Halloween, a case which set off a series of civil, criminal, and administrative actions that…